FTG Moheda of Sweden has launched its the new grapple cranes M81T and M81DT, which are in the heaviest and strongest class of its cranes for large forest trailers and medium-sized forest machines. Source: Timberbiz
They have been developed to meet the most demanding needs in terms of strength, range and reliability, and the company’s long experience in designing and manufacturing cranes for forestry machines and timber trucks has been used.
The M81T and M81DT have a number of improved features, longer range, higher lifting power, stronger torque and better movement patterns. M81DT has a newly developed double telescope with protected tubing.
The M81T will have a range of 7.8m and an increased lifting force by 37%, lifting 700 kg at maximum range and 1,450 kg at 4m. The turning force will be increased by as much as 75%, to 21kNm.
The M81DTT will have a range of 9.4m and lift 500 kg at maximum range and 1,250 kg at 4m. The turning force will be increased by 75%, to 21kNm.
Emil Fröjd, a forest contractor, has used the new M81DT crane during long-term testing.
“I am impressed by the power of turning and lifting, it beats everything I have ridden before. The precision of the double extension is precise, and the protected hose routing provides good visibility and durability,” he said.
M81T and M81DT are mounted on our forest trailers M151 4WD. The cranes are also sold for tractor assembly and for OEM customers for mounting on medium-sized forest machines.
The cranes are designed and manufactured in Bäckefors, Dalsland.
